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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.33, 1,098 and 500.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.33, 1,098 and 500.67 is: 691.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.33 : 1,098 = 500.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.33/1,098 = 500.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.33x = 1,098 × 500.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.33x = 549,735.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,735.66/795.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.20

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